Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.
DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Health Department (AHD)
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 825 L Street
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The position is responsible for the enforcement of codes, regulations, and statutes for child care facilities through inspections, investigations, enforcement, technical assistance, training, agency coordination, development of standards, and for license or permit issuance recommendation. Perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and five (5) years of experience in childcare licensing, administration of a childcare program, quasi-institutional facilities or closely related field and six (6) college credits in early childhood development, child development, child psychology, or geriatric care.
- OR Associate’s degree in Social Work, Child Development, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Gerontology, Elder Care Management or related discipline which includes six (6) college credits in early childhood development, child development, child psychology, or geriatric care and three (3) years of experience in childcare licensing, administration of a childcare program, quasi-institutional facilities or closely related field.
- OR Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Child Development, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Gerontology, Elder Care Management or related discipline which includes six (6) college credits in early childhood development, child development, child psychology, or geriatric care and one (1) year of experience in childcare licensing, administration of a childcare program, quasi-institutional facilities or closely related field.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- A valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with a safe driving record at time of hire.
- A current TB screening test at time of hire.
- A MOA Peace Officer Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire.
PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify.
If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a Tuberculosis screening test, by the time of hire.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160). Accordingly, it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. The processing fee of $48.25 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable) is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant.
For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.
All required licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
MILITARY SERVICE INTERVIEW PREFERENCE: Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Once applicants click on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4447 during regular business hours of Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571.
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